I don't know about that, in theory since touch screens are solid state they should be more reliable than switches and buttons. That assumes that all the electronics backing them doesn't quit of course, but that is a problem for modern cars regardless of if they use a touch screen or buttons and switches, since it's…

What are you talking about? You can definitely replace parts of a turbine engine separately. Is there a risk of sucking in debris, yes. However these engines have proven to be more reliable than piston engines.

Troll?

In aircraft turbine engines are considered vastly more reliable than their piston counterparts, with maintenance intervals being roughly twice as far apart.

they changed the rules about how the cost report is done at least 4 years ago, it is no longer based on what you actually pay for things, you don't have to provide receipts anymore. Now SAE gives matrix of costs and equations for calculation the cost of certain processes.

largest piece of 3d printed titamium? you might want to check on that stat because I know for a fact that is false. Several FSAE teams have uprights made that way and the university of Cincinnati had an intake made that way that was definitely larger

RADICAL THOUGHT: just use a tire that isn't as wide.

I'm guessing they are, the article here described the F1 turbo system as being heat energy recovery too, but then said it was a motor/generator on a turbo.

that's a high strung N/A motor on premium gas, betting this thing runs on the low test

Well obviously that depends how big the factory is, they're calling it a "gigafactory" beyond that buzzword/hype it isn't entirely clear how big it will be. Yes the taxes off this thing will undoubtedly be quite substantial. Add to that the fact that a manufacturing facility like this can bring in lots of secondary…

Of course if they bring their big factory to Texas, would that swing them around into the states good graces?

Yeah I was goint to say this too. You have to wonder how long Elon's memory is when it comes to business

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If you have to ask... you cannot afford.

Digging the blue tarp

always fun if you're got a lathe, bonus points if you can get that sweet knurl just right

Carbon fiber is a gimmick for the bourgeoisie, I insist that mine be dipped in gold

Are you struggling for money? I notice sometimes the website banner is replaced with an ever so lovely ad.

I'm trying to figure out this suspension set up, but I have no idea what this silver bar is doing. Is it part of the adjustable ride height system it looks like if it is then I totally overrides the coilovers which doesn't make sense.

What is going on with that birdcage body? clearly it was a stylistic thing, cause if it was an engineering thing it would probably have a lot more triangles then the squares it has now...